Thanks for your questions.. I didnt think anyone would bother to look at this since these are kinda pics of "nothing"...

Im going to replace all the windows in the room with newer energy efficient windows, Im removing the sliding glass door, Im having a large double french door installed where the fireplace was.

There wont be a fireplace in this room when its done. there is a really nice view out the back of the house (onto a tropical landscaped pool) but the former owner of my house had a view of BRICKS instead of their pool.

This will open up the back of the house and be a natural segue to the backyard area where my standalone tiki hut will be.

Thanks for looking. Im running phone line, cat5, and coaxial cable in the walls right now. The entire house will be connected to the LAN and thus I will be able to play the same music throughout the entire house without running speaker wire.

I love how this forum is inspiring folks. At first I thought...OMG don't demolish the fireplace, but replacing it with a tropical view of your yard...BRILLIANT!!! I enjoy watching the transformation from room to exotic lounge...fun. _________________ "Oh waiter, another cocktail please!!!"

Hey Derek, Your room reminds me a lot of ours here. Same vaulted ceiling except our beams are wood tone and the ceiling wasn't painted, it had the popcorn stuff so we covered it with reed fencing. That fireplace..woah, I thought ours was ugly!
Nice to see it go and it's great to see you getting the kids involved. I know you will kick this room into shape. After all, if you survived your Eagle scout project, you can do this easy! If we were closer to each other I'd come over and give you a hand. Good Luck, keep the progress shots coming. 8FT
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